Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick

Never Fall Down

Patricia McCormick

216 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional sad medium-paced

Description

This National Book Award nominee from two-time finalist Patricia McCormick is the unforgettable story of Arn Chorn-Pond, who defied the odds to survive the Cambodian genocide of 1975-1979 and the labor camps of the Khmer Rouge.Based on the true st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 562 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
sad 78%
challenging 64%
emotional 64%
tense 57%
informative 50%
reflective 42%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 7%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 22% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.14

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